Esther 1:13

questioned the wise men, who, according to royal custom were always near him and all he did was by their counsel, who knew the laws as well as the judgments of their ancestors

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King James Version

Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:

English Standard Version

Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for this was the king's procedure toward all who were versed in law and judgment,

New International Version

Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times